A reader by the name of Fred wrote me, "How about inexpensive but nice places to stay in Anchorage?" Although your idea of inexpensive may vary, these Alaska gems beat flying south!
Cliff and Sheila Stratton, owners of The Highland Glen Lodge on Hillside Drive, offer a uniquely un-Alaska experience: English elegance with luxuriously appointed suites.
www.historicanchoragehotel.com
The Historic Anchorage Hotel, located downtown, was established in 1916 and keeps the old-world ambiance going with Queen Anne style furnishings in every room.
Escape the city life of Anchorage and watch floatplanes land and take off from the private deck of your room at the Lake Hood Inn.
Head to the Mat-Su Valley for a stay at the Hatcher Pass Bed and Breakfast. These little log cabins offer all the amenities of home in a beautiful, rustic setting.
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